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Gion Shirakawa Wedding Photos in Kimono
Bridal Salon Pure — Kyoto Wedding Photos (English) › Gion Shirakawa
Gion Shirakawa is one of the photo locations for our location plans. A stone-paved canal path, a vermilion fence, a narrow stone footbridge and weeping willows — classic Gion scenery for photos in shiromuku or iro-uchikake.
Here are real photos from our shoots. Tap a photo to see it larger and swipe to browse.
Wedding photos at Gion Shirakawa
What you can shoot at Gion Shirakawa
- Cherry blossoms along the canal – in spring the canal is lined with blossoms, and a white kimono glows against them.
- Around Tatsumi Daimyojin – vermilion fences and lanterns: the most iconic corner of Gion Shirakawa.
- Stone footbridge – a narrow bridge over the canal; tall shots with the water and willows.
- Willow-lined path – the green willows make a red iro-uchikake stand out.
Seasons
| Season | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Spring (cherry blossoms, usually late March to early April) | Cherry blossoms with the vermilion fence and lanterns — the most popular season. |
| Early summer to summer | Lush green willows; a red iro-uchikake or white shiromuku looks beautiful against them. |
| Autumn to winter | Calm stone-paved streets and townhouses for a quiet, elegant mood. |
Plans and prices
All prices are in Japanese yen and include tax. Kimono dressing, hair and makeup for the bride and costume accessories are included.
| Plan | Price (tax incl.) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kimono Location Plan | from ¥154,000 | Shiromuku, iro-uchikake or hikifurisode for the bride, black montsuki for the groom |
| Wedding Dress Location Plan | from ¥154,000 | Wedding dress and tuxedo |
| Kimono & Dress Location Plan | from ¥253,000 | Both kimono and dress on location |
- The cost may differ depending on the location; we will confirm the final amount during your consultation.
- Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays: +¥33,000.
- See all plans in English on our English page.
A sample day (location plan)
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | The bride arrives at our salon in The Westin Miyako Kyoto. After checking the costume, we start kimono dressing, hair and makeup. |
| 11:00 | The groom arrives and gets ready. |
| 11:30 | Move to Gion Shirakawa. |
| 12:15 | Photo session starts. We choose spots as we go, following your plan. |
| 15:00 | Back at the salon: change clothes, payment and finish. |
FAQ about wedding photos at Gion Shirakawa
Spring (cherry blossoms, usually late March to early April): Cherry blossoms with the vermilion fence and lanterns — the most popular season. Early summer to summer: Lush green willows; a red iro-uchikake or white shiromuku looks beautiful against them. Peak seasons vary a little each year.
It is a popular sightseeing area. We will plan the time and route of your photo session together during the consultation.
Kimono or wedding dress location plans start from ¥154,000, and the kimono & dress plan starts from ¥253,000 (tax included). Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays have an additional charge of ¥33,000. The cost may differ depending on the location; we will confirm the final amount during your consultation.
The plan takes 5 hours including kimono dressing, hair and makeup, with 150+ photos (250+ for the kimono & dress plan). Photos are delivered as JPEG files.
If rain or a storm is forecast, you can postpone for free up to 2 days before your photo day. If you still want to shoot and our photographer thinks it is possible, we can take photos using umbrellas.
Many couples book 1–2 months ahead. You can request a date from 1 week to 180 days ahead, but photographers may not be available in busy seasons, so we recommend booking early.
Yes. Please send an inquiry through our contact form in English with your preferred date and plan. We will reply by email and can also arrange an online consultation.
Payment is by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX or Diners) by the day before your photo day.
About 2–3 weeks after your photo day, your photos are uploaded to an online gallery. We send you the URL and login details by email, and you can download the JPEG files.
Please bring tabi socks, undergarments and a towel. We can also prepare them for a fee — please tell us in advance.
Other photo locations: Arashiyama · Higashiyama · Keage Incline · Kamo River · Konkai Komyoji Temple · Zuishin-in Temple · Takaragaike Pond · Kyoto Botanical Garden · Gensoan (Kyoto townhouse)
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